THE PROGRESSIVE ERA 1900 1917
THEODORE ROOSEVELT THE PROGRESSIVES
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He wanted no more new U.S. states.
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He wanted the U.S. to stay out of world events.
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He wanted settlers to stop moving out west.
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He wanted the U.S. to be a world leader.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Roosevelt believed that full economic recovery depended upon the recovery of agriculture and raising farm prices was a major tool, even though it meant higher food prices for the poor living in cities.
Detailed explanation-2: -Many New Deal programs provided relief to the unemployed such as the National Recovery Administration. Several New Deal programs and federal laws such as the Agricultural Adjustment Act provided relief to farmers. Roosevelt also instituted major regulatory reforms related to finance, communications, and labor.
Detailed explanation-3: -The New York state party leadership disliked his ambitious agenda and convinced McKinley to choose him as his running mate in the 1900 election. Roosevelt campaigned vigorously and the McKinley–Roosevelt ticket won a landslide victory based on a platform of victory, peace, and prosperity.
Detailed explanation-4: -One of President Roosevelt’s goals was the modernization, expansion, and reform of the Federal Government. As part of his administration, the Commission drafted and implemented the foundations of the modern merit system.